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mass monster
What does mass monster mean?
A competitor prized for extreme muscle mass covering nearly every inch of the frame, a look that defined the sport from the 1990s onward.
"He's a mass monster, all about size over aesthetics."
Origin
Bodybuilding slang for the giant, size-first physique archetype.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mass monster?
A mass monster is a bodybuilder prized for extreme muscle size covering nearly every inch of the frame, prioritizing sheer mass over aesthetics.
When did the mass monster look take over bodybuilding?
The size-first mass monster archetype came to define top-level bodybuilding from the 1990s onward.
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